What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $3,145 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Sitka, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Nurse position located in a rural healthcare setting. The role involves providing post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from surgical procedures across various specialties. The nurse will utilize their expertise to ensure safe and efficient recovery, especially in critical access and rural operating environments, while supporting emergency and elective cases.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (BSN or ADN), high school diploma or GED, valid, current, full and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska, 0 years of experience required, with at least 3 years of operating room circulator experience in a PACU setting.
- Preferred Qualifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications are strongly preferred. Experience in Critical Access Hospitals and/or Rural Operating Rooms is highly desirable.
- Additional Information: This position is located within the Operating Room of the healthcare organization, handling both elective and emergency procedures, including abdominal, thoracic, Urology, ENT, Plastic, Orthopedics, Vascular, and OB/GYN surgeries. The role requires multi-tasking and efficient management of surgical cases, with support for after-hour call services, nights, holidays, and weekends. Candidates must reside at least 100 miles away from the facility. The position's start date is scheduled for 10/26/2026, with an end date of 01/25/2027. SEARHC does not provide housing or flights, and the pay rate is all-inclusive.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1313834. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
About Cross Country NursesYou care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Salary : $3,145